I never stopped choosing you.
I just didn’t know how to show it.
But I want to.
If you’ll let me.
How, Liam?
How do we go back after everything?
We don’t go back.
We start over.
I don’t know. I’m so tired that it’s hard to think about anything right now.
Then rest, honey. I’ll be here when you’re ready to talk.
It sounds too easy. Too good to be true, but I can’t deny that I fall asleep with a smile on my face.
The next morning I wake up to a good morning text from Liam, which I reply to.
There’s also a text from Phern.
Phern Stone
Where in the hell are you and why does my cousin look like someone killed Old Yeller again?
Good morning to you, too.
I’m in Wichita.
And I have no idea why Liam’s upset.
Did you two break up?
It’s complicated.
So that’s a yes.
Please don’t tell me it’s because of my dumbass uncle?
…
Nooooo
Don’t let that fool ruin your relationship!
My phone rings a moment later, buzzing in my hand like it knows I’m not ready.Phern Stone, flashes across the screen.
I hesitate for a second before answering. “Hello?”
“You’re seriously going to let my uncle ruin everything?” she demands, not even a hello.
I close my eyes, exhaling slowly. “Like I said. It’s complicated.”
“What happened?” Her voice is laced with frustration and confusion. “I thought everything was fine. You two went to Texas, sealed the deal, came back. Then, poof, you’re gone.”
